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February 23, 2026
Meta Socials 'Druggify' Teen Preoccupations, NM Jury Hears
An addiction expert testified Monday in the New Mexico attorney general's mental health trial against Facebook and Instagram that teens are unusually vulnerable to social media addiction because of how it "druggifies social validation."
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February 23, 2026
NY Pitches Pay-Later Oversight Rules, Borrower Protections
Buy-now-pay-later providers in New York would face new licensing and supervision requirements, consumer disclosure standards, fee limits and other restrictions under draft rules unveiled Monday by the state's financial services regulator.
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February 23, 2026
Banking Orgs. Silent On Trump Family-Tied Crypto Charter Bid
Two banking industry groups that publicly opposed applications from at least eight crypto firms seeking national trust charters did not weigh in on a similar bid from the Trump-family tied crypto business World Liberty Financial, while public advocacy group commenters blasted the WLF application as being riddled with conflicts.
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February 23, 2026
User Fights To Keep Nvidia 'Decline All' Tracking Suit Alive
Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia cannot escape a proposed privacy class action alleging that it secretly installed third-party tracking cookies even after users clicked "decline all" on its website banner, a user has told a California federal judge.
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February 23, 2026
Capital One Fights Consumers' Sanction Bid In Privacy Suit
Capital One urged a California federal judge Monday to reject customers' sanctions bid for allegedly failing to provide sufficient discovery in privacy litigation, saying the bank provided requested discovery and the information consumers now seek relates to a different factual and legal theory that they "pivoted" to after discovery closed.
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February 23, 2026
Flyers Seek TRO In Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Antitrust Suit
Airline passengers are urging a Hawaii federal judge to preserve Hawaiian Airlines as a standalone carrier, contending in a recently revived antitrust lawsuit that Hawaiian's 2024 merger with Alaska Airlines has harmed consumers with higher fees, reduced routes and eroded frequent flyer rewards.
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February 23, 2026
AARP's $12.5M Privacy Deal OK'd, But Attys Get Below Bid
A California federal judge on Friday granted final approval to AARP's $12.5 million settlement with 2.5 million website users in a Video Privacy Protection Act suit over the use of Meta tracking pixels, but slashed $625,000 off the plaintiffs' attorney fee bid, saying the result was fair but not extraordinary.
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February 23, 2026
FTC, DOJ Mulling New Competitor Collaboration Guidelines
The U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission said Monday that enforcers are planning to issue new antitrust guidelines for collaborations among competitors after the previous administration pulled guidance that had been in place for more than 20 years.
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February 23, 2026
Wolverine Says Michigan's PFAS Demands Exceed Settlement
Wolverine World Wide has asked a federal judge to resolve a disagreement with Michigan environmental officials over the scope of one of its obligations stemming from a settlement resolving the shoemaker's liability for so-called forever chemicals.
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February 23, 2026
Insurer Found In Breach Of Duty In Timeshare Exit Co. Case
Insurer RSUI Indemnity Co. Inc. breached its duty to defend timeshare exit company Reed Hein & Associates LLC from class claims that it engaged in deceptive practices and defrauded customers, a Washington federal judge said in a mixed summary judgment ruling.
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February 23, 2026
Apple Snuffs Out Suit Over 'Carbon Neutral' Claims, For Now
A California federal judge has tossed with leave to amend a proposed class action accusing Apple of falsely advertising that certain Apple Watches are "carbon neutral," finding the consumers fail to back their "unsubstantiated assumptions" about carbon neutrality with reliable third-party analyses.
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February 23, 2026
Crypto.com Says OCC Gave Initial OK To Trust Charter Bid
Crypto.com announced Monday that it's the latest crypto-focused firm to receive a conditional approval for a national trust charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, clearing the way for its Crypto.com National Trust Bank to offer expanded crypto custody services and trade settlement.
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February 23, 2026
Xcel Energy Will Replace Utility Poles After Historic Wildfire
Xcel Energy has agreed to replace damaged and dilapidated utility poles to settle Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's suit accusing the energy company of causing the largest wildfire in recorded Texas history.
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February 23, 2026
NJ Statehouse Catch-Up: Family Leave, PFAS, Farmland Tax
In his final days as New Jersey governor, Phil Murphy was busy signing a slew of measures reforming existing legislation as well as bills aimed at breaking new ground.
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February 23, 2026
FirstNet Renewal Gains Backing From Slew Of Groups
More than 70 emergency response groups are backing plans for a congressional re-up of the First Responder Network Authority ahead of its slated sunset a year from now, the bill's supporters said Monday.
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February 23, 2026
Senate Dems Aim To Require Refunds Of Illegal Trump Tariffs
Senate Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation Monday to require the federal government to issue refunds to importers for duties paid that were imposed by President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling deeming those measures unlawful.
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February 23, 2026
Justices Want Natera's Take On CareDx's False Ad Petition
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday asked for Natera's position on a petition from rival CareDx asking the high court to review a Third Circuit decision that erased a $45 million jury award stemming from CareDx's false advertising claims.
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February 23, 2026
Live Nation Wants To Appeal DOJ Antitrust Case Now
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. is asking a New York federal court for permission to immediately appeal last week's ruling that teed up several claims for trial early next month in the monopolization case being brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and state enforcers.
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February 23, 2026
NM Lawmakers Clear Bill To Tamp Down Broadband Cost
New Mexico legislators have passed a measure to reduce the cost of broadband connectivity for low-income residents through a state-run fund for universal telecom service.
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February 23, 2026
Hemp Seller Says Virgin Islands Illegally Took Hemp
A hemp retailer is suing the U.S. government and agencies of the U.S. Virgin Islands in federal court, alleging that they raided the retailer and seized hemp products without a warrant and despite the products being legal at the time.
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February 23, 2026
Plaintiff's Depo Dooms Cert. In Blue Diamond False Ad Suit
An Illinois federal judge Friday denied class certification in a lawsuit accusing Blue Diamond Growers of deceiving consumers by describing its almonds as "smokehouse" when their titular taste comes from synthetic flavoring, saying the proposed lead plaintiff admitted in a deposition she had knowledge of the alleged defect but continued to purchase the product.
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February 23, 2026
JPMorgan Asks To Send Trump's $5B Debanking Suit To NY
JPMorgan Chase has formally requested to move President Donald Trump's $5 billion debanking lawsuit from Florida to New York federal court, arguing that the terms governing the president's now-closed accounts require the case to be litigated there.
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February 23, 2026
Tenant Screener Didn't Hinder Disabled Man, 2nd Circ. Says
A company that screens potential tenants' criminal and credit histories on behalf of landlords cannot be held liable under the Fair Housing Act for blocking a disabled man from moving in with his mother because it did not actually make the housing decision, a Second Circuit panel held in a precedent-setting opinion.
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February 23, 2026
Pittsburgh Law Firm Hit With Class Claims Over Data Breach
A Pittsburgh-based law firm has been hit with proposed class claims alleging it failed to protect clients' private information, which was compromised by a data breach in May.
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February 23, 2026
Debt Services Firm Challenges Connecticut Banking Penalties
An Illinois company that provides administrative services to debt adjusters has sued the Connecticut Department of Banking, challenging an administrative order to make restitution to Constitution State customers and potentially pay up to $100,000 for each alleged violation of debt adjustment and money transmission licensing rules.
Expert Analysis
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California's New Privacy Laws Demand Preparation From Cos.
An increase in breach disclosures is coinciding with California's most comprehensive privacy and artificial intelligence legislation taking effect, illustrating the range of vulnerabilities organizations in the state face and highlighting that the key to successfully managing these requirements is investing in capabilities before they became urgent, says Camilo Artiga-Purcell at Kiteworks.
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Class Actions At The Circuit Courts: February Lessons
In this month's review of class action appeals, Mitchell Engel at Shook Hardy discusses four recent rulings from November and December, and identifies practice tips from cases involving the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act and Missouri unjust enrichment claims, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, the Class Action Fairness Act, and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
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Series
Trail Running Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Navigating the muddy, root-filled path of trail marathons and ultramarathons provides fertile training ground for my high-stakes fractional general counsel work, teaching me to slow down my mind when the terrain shifts, sharpen my focus and trust my training, says Eric Proos at Next Era Legal.
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What Rescheduling Means For Cannabis Labels, Marketing
The proposed reclassification of cannabis is expected to bring heightened scrutiny of labeling, advertising and marketing from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission, but the brands that tighten evidence, standardize operations and professionalize marketing controls now will see fewer surprises and better outcomes, say attorneys at Wilson Elser.
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What Applicants Can Expect From Calif. Crypto License Law
With the July effective date for California's Digital Financial Assets Law fast approaching, now is a critical time for companies to prepare for licensure, application and coverage compliance ahead of this significant regulatory milestone that will reshape how digital asset businesses operate in California, say attorneys at MoFo.
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Malpractice Claim Assignability Continues To Divide Courts
Recent decisions from courts across the country demonstrate how different jurisdictions balance competing policy interests in determining whether legal malpractice claims can be assigned, providing a framework to identify when and how to challenge any attempted assignment, says Christopher Blazejewski at Sherin & Lodgen.
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What Clarity Act Delay Reveals About US Crypto Regulation
The Senate Banking Committee's decision to delay markup of the Clarity Act, which would establish a comprehensive federal framework for digital assets, illuminates the political and structural obstacles that shape U.S. crypto regulation, despite years of bipartisan calls for regulatory clarity, says David Zaslowsky at Baker McKenzie.
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Reviewing The Legal Landscape Of Social Media For Minors
States have initiated a wave of legislation regulating minors' access to and use of social media platforms, so it will be critical for social media companies to closely track the patchwork of state laws and pending legal challenges so they are prepared to pivot if necessary, say attorneys at Sidley.
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How Latest Nasdaq Proposals Stand To Raise Listings Quality
Nasdaq's recent proposals stand to heighten both quantitative and qualitative standards for issuers, which, if approved, may bring investors stronger market integrity and access but also raise the listings bar, say attorneys at Norton Rose.
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Texas AG Wields Consumer Protection Law Against Tech Cos.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has targeted technology companies using the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, a broadly worded statute that gives the attorney general wide latitude to pursue claims beyond traditional consumer protection, creating unique litigation risks, say attorneys at Yetter Coleman.
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When Bankruptcy Collides With Product Recalls
The recent bankruptcy filing by Rad Power Bikes on the heels of a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warning about dangerously defective batteries sold by the company highlights how CPSC enforcement clashes with bankruptcy protections, leaving both regulators and consumer litigants with limited options, says Michael Avanesian at Avian Law Group.
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Bipartisan Enforcement Is Rising In Consumer Finance
Activity over the past year suggests a bipartisan state enforcement wave is rippling across the consumer finance industry, which follows a blueprint set out by former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra, who notably now leads a Democratic Attorneys General Association working group, say attorneys at Hudson Cook.
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Series
Teaching Logic Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Teaching middle and high school students the skills to untangle complicated arguments and identify faulty reasoning has made me reacquaint myself with the defined structure of thought, reminding me why logic should remain foundational in the practice of law, says Tom Barrow at Woods Rogers.
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Series
Law School's Missed Lessons: Practicing Resilience
Resilience is a skill acquired through daily practices that focus on learning from missteps, recovering quickly without internalizing defeat and moving forward with intention, says Nicholas Meza at Quarles & Brady.
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Takeaways From The DOJ Fraud Section's 2025 Year In Review
Former acting Principal Deputy Chief Sean Tonolli of the U.S. Department of Justice's Fraud Section, now at Cahill Gordon, analyzes key findings from the section’s annual report — including the changes implemented to adapt to the new administration’s priorities — and lays out what to watch for this year.